[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Karearea Cottage - Rural Retreat Purau Vacation home in Purau with kitchen ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113800000/113792600/113792503/518b5d07.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113800000/113792600/113792503/14dafe4c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113800000/113792600/113792503/d924afff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113800000/113792600/113792503/80265359.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113800000/113792600/113792503/b227385d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Karearea Cottage - Rural Retreat Purau provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathrooms1130 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Karearea Cottage - Rural Retreat Purau Escape to Kārearea Cottage, a charming countryside hideaway nestled in the peaceful farmland of Purau. Just an eight-minute drive from the Diamond Harbour wharf—where you can catch the ferry to Lyttelton—and approximately 45 minutes from Christchurch, this cozy retreat offers the perfect blend of rural seclusion and easy access to local attractions. Surrounded by rolling hills and open farmland, Kārearea Cottage is designed for comfort and relaxation. The open-plan living area is warm and inviting, with a wood-burning fireplace for chilly evenings, while unlimited WiFi and a TV with Chromecast provide modern convenience. Thoughtfully curated décor and unique touches throughout the space create an atmosphere that feels both welcoming and peaceful. The cottage features two well-appointed bedrooms, each furnished with a queen for a restful night’s sleep. The master bedroom includes an ensuite, while a well-maintained family bathroom provides extra convenience. An equipped kitchen makes it easy to prepare home-cooked meals, while the dining area seamlessly extends to a private outdoor space—perfect for enjoying breakfast in the fresh air or unwinding with a glass of South Island wine, surrounded by the sounds of nature. For those seeking a quiet retreat, the studio above the house offers a peaceful hideaway, complete with a small view of the harbour. With ample parking available, Kārearea Cottage is a great base for exploring the area. A short eight-minute drive takes you to Diamond Harbour, where you’ll find cafés, shops, and local swimming spots. From here, hop on the ferry to Lyttelton’s charming township, known for its lively cafés, restaurants, and Saturday Farmers’ Market. In just over an hour, a scenic journey via Pigeon Bay leads to Akaroa, where a variety of attractions await. Whether you’re looking to slow down and enjoy the rural tranquility or explore the surrounding region, Kārearea Cottage offers a peaceful escape in the heart of the countryside. Please note a bond may be charged at certain times of the year. One of our team members will contact you if this is required for your booking.Please note the no parties or large gatherings policy will be strictly enforced at this property. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 652516 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-43.6514,172.75465&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:dxkiGqcl%7D_%40%3FU%3FU%3FS%3FU%40U%40W%40U%40S%40UBU%40S%40UBUBQBUBSBUBUDSDQBUDUDQDUFQDQFUDQFQFUFQFQFQFQHQHOFQHQHOHQHOHMHSJMHOJMHOJOJKJMJMJMLKJKJOLKJILKLKJKLILGLMLGLGLINILCLILINELELENENELENENCLENANCNALCNANCN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FNBN%40NBL%40NBN%40NDLBNDLDNDLDNDNDLDLHLDNFLHLHLFLFLHLJLHLJJJLJJHLJJNLJJJJLJLJLJJJNJNHLJNHLHRHLJNHPFNHPHPFNHPFPFPFPHPDTFPFPDTFPDPDTDPDTBTDPDRBTBTBRBRBRBT%40TBR%40T%40T%40R%40T%40V%40T%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FRATAVATATARATCTARCTCTCPCTCRCTETEPCRETEPETEPGPETGPGPETIPGPGPGRIPGNINIRGLIPKNINIPILKNINKNKLKJKLKLKLKJMLKLMJKHMJKJMJMHMJMHMFMHMFMHOFMDMHMDODODMDODMDODMBODO%40OBMBO%40OBO%40O%3FMBO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMCO%3FOAOCMAOCOCOAMEOCOEMEOEOEMEMEOEMIMGMEOIMGMIMGMMMGMIKKMKMKKIMKKMKMMKKMKMKMKKKMIOKOIOKMIQIOIOIQIMISGOIOIQGSGQGQGQGUGQEQGUEQGQEUEQEUCSEQEUCUCSCUCUCQCUASAUCUASAUAUAWAU%3FS%3FU%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=h-Yhqhk91U1fSYbjjZeoAXHJMM0=) Purau, Canterbury #### What's nearby - Lyttelton Harbour - 23 min drive - 7.7 km - Christchurch Gondola - 27 min drive - 10.6 km - Sumner Beach - 30 min drive - 14.2 km - New Brighton Beach - 32 min drive - 15.3 km - Taylor's Mistake Beach - 34 min drive - 16.0 km #### Getting around - Christchurch Railway Station - 63 min drive - Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 67 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Lyttelton Sea Foods - ‬38 min drive - ‪Coffee Culture - ‬38 min drive - ‪Dotcom - ‬47 min drive - ‪Valley Inn Tavern - ‬41 min drive - ‪Fisherman's Wharf Lyttelton - ‬37 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Karearea Cottage - Rural Retreat Purau pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Karearea Cottage - Rural Retreat Purau? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Karearea Cottage - Rural Retreat Purau? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Karearea Cottage - Rural Retreat Purau located? > Situated in Purau, this vacation home is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Church Bay and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Quail Island. 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